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1. catch
verb. ['ˈkætʃ'] discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state.
Antonyms
- miss
Etymology
- cacchen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- cachier (Anglo-Norman)
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Words that Rhyme with Catch Up
- closeup
- strupp
- trupp
- stupp
- schrupp
- schlup
- lay-up
- krupp
- grupp
- yup
- sup
- shupp
- schupp
- ruppe
- rupp
- pup
- knupp
- hupp
- cupp
- cup
- chupp
- bupp
- upp
2. catch
verb. ['ˈkætʃ'] perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily.
Synonyms
- pick up
- perceive
Antonyms
- disadvantage
- louden
- powerlessness
Etymology
- cacchen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- cachier (Anglo-Norman)
3. catch
verb. ['ˈkætʃ'] reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot.
Synonyms
- hit
Antonyms
- disrespect
- disesteem
Etymology
- cacchen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- cachier (Anglo-Norman)
4. catch
verb. ['ˈkætʃ'] take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of.
Synonyms
- harpoon
- seize
- clutch
- fish
- net
- intercept
- take hold of
- hook
- grab
- nett
- stop
Antonyms
- spiritualize
- enjoy
- suffer
- keep quiet
Etymology
- cacchen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- cachier (Anglo-Norman)
5. catch
verb. ['ˈkætʃ'] succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase.
Synonyms
- seize
- clutch
- recapture
- lasso
- rope
- get
- capture
- retake
Antonyms
- activity
- action
- activeness
- beginning
Etymology
- cacchen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- cachier (Anglo-Norman)
6. catch
verb. ['ˈkætʃ'] to hook or entangle.
Synonyms
- attach
- hitch
Antonyms
- unhitch
- attack
- unrestraint
Etymology
- cacchen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- cachier (Anglo-Norman)
7. catch
verb. ['ˈkætʃ'] attract and fix.
Synonyms
- draw
- pull
- pull in
- get
- arrest
- attract
Antonyms
- unfold
- incomprehension
- fearlessness
- unfurl
Etymology
- cacchen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- cachier (Anglo-Norman)
8. catch
verb. ['ˈkætʃ'] capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping.
Synonyms
- run
- snare
- batfowl
- entrap
- rat
- track down
- hunt
- trammel
- hunt down
- trap
- get
- frog
- capture
- ensnare
- acquire
Antonyms
- lower
- deteriorate
- worsen
- untie
Etymology
- cacchen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- cachier (Anglo-Norman)
9. up
adverb. ['ˈʌp'] spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position.
Synonyms
- upwards
- upwardly
Antonyms
- downwards
- downwardly
- downward
Etymology
- upp (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. up
adjective. ['ˈʌp'] being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level.
Synonyms
- leading
- risen
- upfield
- ahead
- in the lead
- dormie
- heavenward
- sprouted
- aweigh
- ascending
- upward
- dormy
- upbound
- high
Antonyms
- down
- low
- fragrant
- sober
Etymology
- upp (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
Example sentences of the word catch-up
1. Noun Phrase
“You want to avoid the foot striking in front of the body because the body then has to catch up with that leg."
2. Noun Phrase
Another way to enjoy working out is to catch up on your favorite television shows or read a good book while on the treadmill or stationary bike.
3. Noun Phrase
Homeowners have a specified amount of time -- typically three months -- to catch up on all overdue payments and associated fees.
4. Noun Phrase
Economic growth has exploded in Angola in the recovery period since the civil war, but infrastructure, socioeconomic conditions and some tourist facilities are still trying to catch up.